Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 270: Let go… let go… Hoyts voice cracked.

Despite being the illegitimate son, he had lived a life untouched by hardship.

His mother, Nova, though controlling, had never disciplined him beyond a slap.

He had never tasted real painuntil now.

Hoyt lashed out, his bravado crumbling.

If you dont let go, youll regret it! His threat fell from his lips like a brittle shield, hoping to stave off the torment.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Kellan casually reached for the baseball bat.

Oh, really? Kellan smirked, his tone as cool as winters edge.

You must understand the cost of trespassing better than I do.

Even if I put you six feet under, it wouldnt raise many eyebrows.

He pressed the bat against Hoyts forehead with deliberate slowness, like a predator savoring the moment before the kill.

Shall we see who blinks first? Hoyts chest tightened with fear, breath escaping him in shallow, uneven gasps.

His body trembled violently.

I… I didnt mean it, he stammered, barely holding onto his composure.

Kellans reputation preceded hima man as wild as a storm at sea.

You could never predict when he would capsize your world.

And Hoyt, already drowning in fear, knew this was no idle threat.

Desperate, Hoyt turned his eyes toward his mother.

help me! His voice cracked like a childs cry

at the sight of her

the line, not

was a show

Kellan not only being on his feet but moving with

had been hiding his

Nova began, her voice a

know youve harbored resentment

for stepping into your mothers place, and for that, I

with no one to rely on, we

leaned back against the wall, feigning frailty, her voice

her in a light

is still your

thicker than

deserves your anger,

with martyrdom, playing the part

from Kellan would have her on her knees,

Kellans gaze never wavered.

dont dare?

realized Kellan was

change

will it take for you to

depends on what the one involved wants, Kellan said, glancing at

and unreadable as the

all, Hoyts offense wasnt against me, Kellan said, pressing the bat harder against Hoyts forehead,

was Allison

and malice radiated from him like the heat off

moment, Kellan looked every bit the

other hand,

almost disarming smile, she seemed as harmless as a gentle

forgiving type, she said, her

probably just needs a